Kazakhstan is an exception: a post-Soviet Central Asian state following a path of democratization and liberalization in a region dominated by authoritarian neighbors.
The country held a referendum on Sunday on possible amendments to the constitution – the first in 27 years. President Kasim-Jomart Tokayev Said that the change, which is projected to pass according to exit polls, would end the “super presidential” system and eventually usher in a “second republic”. His predecessor, Nursultan Nazarbayev, held the position for almost 30 years.
opinion | Kazakhstan takes a step towards democracy
Kazakhstan is an exception: a post-Soviet Central Asian state following a path of democratization and liberalization in a region dominated by authoritarian neighbors.
The country held a referendum on Sunday on possible amendments to the constitution – the first in 27 years. President Kasim-Jomart Tokayev Said that the change, which is projected to pass according to exit polls, would end the “super presidential” system and eventually usher in a “second republic”. His predecessor, Nursultan Nazarbayev, held the position for almost 30 years.